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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.44, 136.13 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.44, 136.13 and 85.47 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.44 : 136.13 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.44/136.13 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.44x = 136.13 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.44x = 11,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,634.60/90.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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